Way of the Warrior (video game)

Infobox VG
title = Way of the Warrior


developer = Naughty Dog
publisher = Universal Interactive
designer =
engine =
released =1994
genre = Fighting
modes = Single player, multiplayer
ratings =
platforms = 3DO
media = CD-ROM
requirements =
input = Control pad

"Way of the Warrior" is a fighting game released in 1994 for the short-lived 32-bit 3DO. It was developed by Naughty Dog and it received a "17+" rating for its violent content. The game's soundtrack consisted of music from the 1992 White Zombie album "".

Like its ill-fated predecessor, Data East's 1994 release "Tattoo Assassins", "Way of the Warrior" attempted to emulate "Mortal Kombat's" success by featuring digitized characters, detailed storylines, and graphic finishing moves. In the end, however, it was poorly received for its subpar control, choppy animation and unoriginal design, and was widely considered another "MK" knockoff. The game nonetheless received a 1994 3DO Developer Award for "Best Animation."

Naughty Dog worked with American Laser Games to develop an arcade version of the game; prototypes were built and tested, but were never released.

Storyline

Players had to combat nine different World Warriors, his character's shadow, then defeat a dragon and skeleton boss in order to be sealed into "The Book of Warriors." Each character had a standard arsenal of offensive and defensive fighting moves, combination attacks, and special moves that killed the defeated opponent in an ultra-violent manner. The game also had several hidden characters that could be unlocked with a secret code.

Characters

The characters were portrayed by friends and relatives of Naughty Dog employees. They each had a distinctive code name and a profile.

* T-Mike Gaines as Major Gaines (and hidden character Major Trouble)
* Mitch Gavin as Shaky Jake
* Jason Rubin as Konotori and The Ninja
* Tae Min Kim as Dragon (and hidden character Black Dragon)
* Steve Chan as Nobunaga
* Chris Sanford as Fox
* Tamara Genest as Nikki Chan
* Carole May-Miller as Crimson Glory
* Gullab Jamun (Swami)
* Kull the Despoiler (Skeleton Boss)
* High Abbott (Dragon Boss)

References

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* [http://www.consolecheatcodes.com/3do/wayofthewarriorcheats.html Way of the Warrior Cheats]
* [http://www.cheatsearch.com/Panasonic_3DO/unp10_cheats_13461.HTML Way of the Warrior FAQ, Cheats and Profile]